Meaning & use

gate

noun·Everyday

A movable barrier that opens and closes an entrance in a wall or fence.

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She latched the garden gate to keep the dog from wandering into the street.

Passengers were told to board through gate fourteen before the flight departed.

A note on using this word

At airports and stadiums, "gate" also refers to a numbered boarding or entry point.

Words with a similar meaning

entrancebarrier

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